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Aircraft Crash During Low-Visibility Approach to Milan-Malpensa (I-LUCK)

Milan-Malpensa, ItalyLanding (descent or approach)

On December 23, 1951, a Douglas DC-6 (registration I-LUCK) operated by Linee Aeree Italiane - LAI was involved in an aviation accident near Milan-Malpensa, Italy during landing or approach. No fatalities were reported. Investigators recorded the probable cause as: The crew decided to continue the ILS approach below the minimum descent altitude, causing the aircraft to struck the ground. This summary draws on records from the Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A); 7 related events involving the same aircraft type or operator are linked below.

Sourcesthe Bureau of Aircraft Accidents Archives (B3A)Primary reportUpdated 2026-06-12Data APIEditorial standards

An aircraft struck the ground during a foggy ILS approach to Milan-Malpensa, breaking into three and catching fire. All 48 occupants evacuated, with three passengers sustaining minor injuries.

Incident Overview and Outcome During a low-visibility approach to Milan-Malpensa caused by fog, an aircraft descended below a safe altitude and struck the ground approximately eight kilometers from the runway threshold. The impact resulted in the loss of the undercarriage, and the aircraft came to rest in a field, broken into three sections and engulfed in flames. All 48 occupants successfully evacuated the cabin. Three passengers sustained minor injuries, and the aircraft was destroyed. ## Official Findings The official investigation determined that the crew decided to continue the ILS approach below the minimum descent altitude. This decision caused the aircraft to strike the ground.

Probable cause

The crew decided to continue the ILS approach below the minimum descent altitude, causing the aircraft to struck the ground.
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